Question #6402504Single Choice

Math

Question

A gear ratio  is the ratio of the number of teeth of two connected gears. The ratio of the number of revolutions per minute (rpm) of two gear wheels is . In the diagram below, Gear A is turned by a motor. The turning of Gear A causes Gears B and C to turn as well.

If Gear A is rotated by the motor at a rate of 100 rpm, what is the number of revolutions per minute for Gear C?

Options

A
50
B
110
C
200
D
1,000

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